arraignment

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Lemon pleaded not guilty to the charges at his February arraignment, as people congregated outside the courthouse to protest the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The case is scheduled for arraignment May 12, 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

An arraignment would usually take place much sooner, but Reiner was unable to appear at the first scheduled attempt.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He wore a brown jail jumpsuit during the arraignment.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Soon after the original arraignment of Smith and Hickock, their advocates appeared before Judge Tate to argue a motion urging comprehensive psychiatric examinations for the accused.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote